Rating of Chinese phone manufacturing companies. The best Chinese smartphones
The number of skeptics regarding Chinese electronics is decreasing every year. By leaps and bounds, Asian manufacturers are not only increasing the production of their products, but also improving their quality. It is difficult to find a house or apartment today that does not have at least one electronic gadget with an inscription that it was made in China.
Chinese smartphones are very popular among Russians. Post offices are filled with parcels, the price of the goods in which is of great interest to the buyer. And delivery from China itself is cheaper than traveling by public transport in any city in Russia.
There are many surprising things about Chinese smartphones. The speed of updating the model range, the design of the products and their functional contents are amazing. Most Russians have long been well versed in Chinese brands and are well aware of all their pros and cons.
TOP 5 best Chinese smartphone manufacturers
Statistics on global smartphone sales show that among the world's largest manufacturers are well-known Chinese smartphone brands. There are three out of five. Following Samsung with its global sales market share of 24% and Apple with 14% are Huawei with 8% and Xiaomi and Lenovo with 6% each.
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The current ranking of Chinese smartphone brands is headed by Huawei Technologies Co. Ltd is the owner of the Huawei brand. Its central office is located in Shenzhen. The company was founded in 1987. The main direction of its activity is the production of telecommunications equipment. It employs more than 110 thousand people, 20 scientific branches are scattered around the world. They are developing new technologies and equipment and conducting scientific work. |
| The second line of the rating belongs to the Lenovo brand. Its owner is Lenovo Group Limited, registered in Singapore. Almost 60 thousand people work within its walls. The main office is located in New York State, USA. Research centers are located in Sweden, Japan, USA and China. Lenovo's close connection with the United States is not accidental. The company maintains close cooperation with the Motorola concern. | |
| Coolpad confidently holds third place in the Chinese rankings. In 2012, this Chinese manufacturer accounted for 10.4% of total global smartphone sales. It does not leave the top ten world leaders, competing in it with such monsters as Bleck Berry and Nokia. | |
| Xiaomi is in fourth place. The young company Xiaomi intech was created in 2010. The first smartphone rolled off its production line in 2011. | |
| MEIZU closes the top five. The brand belongs to Meizu Technology Co., Ltd, a company specializing in the production of digital electronic devices. She began her work in 2003 with the production of players. Following it were ZTE, OPPO, BBK, HTC and Dopod. |
The best Chinese smartphone brands sold in Russia
The top 2020, according to experts and sellers, was headed in the niche up to $260 by the Meizu Metal smartphone. The designers of Meizu Technology Co.Ltd gave the product a metal case, and the technicians endowed it with high-class characteristics.
An eight-core processor, a 5.5-inch touch screen, 2 GB of RAM, and a 16/32 GB flash drive are just a small part of what attracts buyers to this smartphone. One cannot but rejoice at the price of the product. You can buy it for $199.
The Xiaomi Redmi Note 2 smartphone is in second place in the rating. Its price is $40 lower than the Meizu Metal and its characteristics are not much inferior to the leader of the rating. The third place was taken by a smartphone released by a little-known company LeTV. The Le 1s impresses with its performance/price ratio and design. The metal case is only 7.5 mm thick.
In the price niche up to $389, the top three brands of Chinese smartphones are represented by the Xiaomi Mi4c, Huawei Honor 5X and Elephone Vjwney models. The latest smartphone model went on sale in early December 2015. A stylish metal case and one of the most powerful Chinese processors should make this model one of the best-selling. The device has 4 GB of RAM and has a Sony camera. Another new product on the market can supplant the Elephone Vjwney on the rating pedestal - the OnePlus X smartphone. The model goes on general sale in December. The smartphone is a cheaper version of the Sony Xperia Z2, which is enjoying increased interest among buyers.
Phones from Chinese brands in the price niche over $389, included in the TOP, are headed by the Meizu MX5 smartphone model. The thickness of the metal case is 7.6 mm and the weight of 149 grams is not the only thing that attracts buyers in this model. A powerful processor and camera, fast charging and a biometric sensor received a positive response from users.
Following Meizu MX5 are Meizu Pro 5 and ZTE Axon Elite
The best Chinese smartphone brands according to the Chinese
Number 1 - Meizu MX4. The advantage of a smartphone is its optimal set of functions and their convenient management. The device can support almost all Android games. High-quality photographs can be taken even in low lighting. A big plus is the good sound of music in the headphones.
Number 2 - Vivo Xshot. Owner of the best camera. Records video in 4K resolution (120fps). All known shooting modes are available, from slow-motion to smart night mode. The front camera has an 8-megapixel sensor with a wide angle (84 degrees), an f/2.4 lens and a flash.
Number 3 – Xiaomi Redmi Note. The owner of a large screen is the best-selling phone in Asia today. The budget phablet has decent hardware. It is difficult to find today a more optimal combination of price and quality.
Number 4 - Zopo ZP920 Magic. The most beautiful Chinese smartphone. The interesting design of the device is combined with its worthy filling.
Number 5 is THL 5000. The smartphone is equipped with the most powerful 5000 mA battery with a case thickness of only 8.9 mm.
The best-selling Chinese smartphone models in global markets in 2020
The sixth place in the world ranking was taken by the Xiaomi Mi Note model. It lost in the struggle for leadership to such communication giants as Apple iPhone 6 - No. 1, Apple iPhone 6 Plus - No. 2, Samsung Galaxy S6 - No. 3, Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge - No. 4, Apple iPhone 5S - No. 5.
Another model from Chinese manufacturers, Xiaomi Redmi, has entered the top ten global sales leaders. This smartphone took 9th place in the rating.
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The depreciation of the yuan has led to the fact that American products are now much more expensive on the domestic market, since they are supplied in dollars. Despite the fact that prices for Chinese-made devices from Huawei and Xiaomi have not changed. This moment has led some Chinese companies to become one of the leaders among smartphone suppliers in China.
At the same time, Chinese manufacturers are becoming more competitive in the foreign market, since against the backdrop of cheaper yuan, with which they cover expenses, they receive income in dollars. Thanks to this, they have an excellent opportunity to tightly capture foreign markets. Huawei has sold almost half of its smartphones abroad and has already set its sights on conquering the Latin American market, while Xiaomi recently began its sales in Brazil and India.
Today there are a huge number of models and types of smartphones on the market, which differ greatly in quality, price and capabilities. Therefore, when deciding to purchase such a device, we recommend paying attention not only to the cost and characteristics, but also to its manufacturer. After all, if you want to have a high-quality smartphone, then the best option would be to choose a model from a well-known manufacturer that has proven itself on the positive side.
We propose to take a closer look at some Chinese smartphone manufacturers who have not only gained their competitiveness in the production of high-quality models, but are also actively gaining sales momentum in different countries.
Xiaomi
This manufacturer was founded back in 2010 in Beijing. In 2011, the company released its first phone, expanding the sales market far beyond China, and established sales in India and some countries in Southeast Asia. Thanks to this, Xiaomi has become a threat to other regional brands. At the end of this year, the company plans to take the next step - to find buyers for its products in South America and Mexico. The company wants to sell about 100 million smartphones in a year.
What is the advantage of Xiaomi? The market price of their smartphones is 50% cheaper than, for example, Samsung. Company representatives achieve this price through mass sales online, as well as through other telephone partners. Such companies do not have their own stores, only service centers.
Xiaomi started with a minimal model range, but after some time expanded its products to smart gadgets, which cost $15, while similar products cost about $100.
OnePlus
This newest Chinese company burst onto the market in 2013. The company was inspired by the example of Xiaomi to sell its devices only online and at fairly low prices. This company became international literally from day one, unlike Xiaomi.
Due to the fact that the new brand failed with the CyanogenMod firmware, the company came up with its own version of Android - Oxygen OS. Today, OnePlus is trying to retain customers who have noticed small changes and lost the familiar CyanogenMod.
Oppo
This company has not yet achieved much success overseas. Despite this, it is trying hard to compete with Apple phones by producing a wide range of high-tech models.
Oppo is targeting the fast-growing markets of Thailand, Southeast Asia, Indonesia and the Philippines. This will undoubtedly help the company become international.
Coolpad
This company is hardly one of the most advanced Chinese brands, however, it has great success in one of the Chinese provinces, where people like to buy everything at a low price and constantly bargain. Their phones have never had a beautiful and stylish design, but today only about 13% of Chinese are psychologically ready to buy smartphones costing more than $330.
Coolpad is the fifth largest phone brand in China. This was helped by the fact that the company sold a couple of tens of millions of products last year.
Now the company is taking big steps towards conquering the market abroad, declaring itself as a competitive smartphone brand.
Meizu
The company was founded in 2003. Its first creations were MP3 players and in just three years it became one of the most famous brands of these products in China. After some time, the largest manufacturers began to produce so-called “smart” mobile phones. The era of smartphones with rich multimedia functionality has arrived. Already in 2008, the company entered the mobile gadgets market.
The debut among the first generation smartphones was the M8 model. A few years later the company expanded its activities to Israel, Russia and so on.
Today Meizu is very successfully and quite quickly gaining momentum in sales of its quality products on the world market.
JiaYu
JiaYu was founded in 2005. The company launched its activities in the city of Shenzhen, which is located in Guangdong province. But in 2009, JiaYu moved its base to Shaanxi Province (Baoji County).
The main criterion that the company follows in its work is to produce simple, convenient, technologically advanced, modern, inexpensive and highly efficient smartphones. And regardless of the cost of products from competitors, JiaYu will cost less.
In order to understand the scale of this company's business, it should be said that the number of its workers is about 800 people.
THL
This Chinese company began its successful journey in 2002 and is located in the city of Shenzhen. In addition, THL has branches in Taiwan and Hong Kong. The company's main product is THL smartphones. They are equipped with processors from the well-known company MediaTek Inc. and modern Sharp displays.
Today, THL has 333 stores throughout China, and by the end of the year it is planned to open 33 more. The assembly of THL models is famous for its excellent quality, since the entire production process is at the highest level and is monitored by a highly qualified committee responsible for product quality.
The company's network extends across Eastern Europe, South America, Hong Kong, Taiwan and Southeast Asia.
THL products easily compete with well-known global brands and often outperform them due to the same functional capabilities and a much more attractive price.
ZTE
This Chinese manufacturer is one of the five large companies producing smartphones in the Chinese domestic market. A large corporation was founded in 1985 in Shenzhen.
Its representatives claim that they spend 10% of revenue annually on development and research, and that the company is able to issue licenses and patents at a breakneck pace.
In the production of its products, ZTE focuses on music functionality, as well as excellent mobile Internet speed. The manufacturer also paid attention to control using gestures.
Zopo
In a sub-provincial city in China, Zopo appeared in 2011. Despite the fact that we didn’t expect to see anything special from another company producing mobile phones, this manufacturer was able to stun with its original and unexpected marketing solutions. Their representatives gave away many models of mobile phones to their clients completely free of charge. Only after this, the company conducted research into the opinions and wishes of users about the devices and took it as the basis for the future promotion of the company’s products in the mobile phone market.
And even now, after some time, the company’s devices are equipped with a rich functional base, which its representatives are constantly modernizing and developing.
Zopo phones are high quality and surprisingly low priced, making them a pretty good buy.
Lenovo
Lenovo was founded in 1984 in Beijing. Of course, one of the company's most important products was the computer. But for several years now, Lenovo has gained wide publicity among lovers of Chinese mobile phones.
The company entered the smartphone market in 2012 and very quickly transformed into a major supplier in China.
Today, Lenovo is famous for the development and production of tablets, computers, electronic storage devices and servers, smart TVs and software.
Lenovo continues to delight its users with the production of new products in the field of mobile devices and improve its approach to the development of each model.
For many years, the mobile phone market was dominated by so-called A-brands like Samsung, Apple, LG, etc. Chinese smartphones were rightly considered too low-quality, low-power and ugly. But by 2017 the situation changed dramatically. Brands such as Xiaomi have managed to raise the quality bar to the level of global giants, while maintaining a low cost. Yes, there are still cheap semi-basement companies, but there are also enough of those that could be safely recommended. It is the latter that will be discussed in the traditional rating. But first, let's remember the most famous and reliable manufacturers.
The best Chinese smartphone manufacturers
"Huawei"- one of the world's largest manufacturers of mobile devices in the middle and premium price segments. From 2007 to 2015, the company’s revenue increased 5 times, and today more than 170 thousand people work for the benefit of the company. Huawei smartphones are famous for their rich hardware, excellent build quality and innovative solutions.
"Lenovo" is a Chinese computer company registered back in 1984. In the 21st century, the company was actively gaining popularity all over the world and today is one of the leaders in the production of tablets, smartphones and laptops. In 2014, the company bought out Motorola Mobility, a well-known manufacturer of mobile devices and software for the Android OS.
"Xiaomi"- the brand entered the Russian market only in 2014, but has already managed to fall in love with many mobile device users. Thanks to ultra-affordable prices, the growth rate of popularity of Xiaomi smartphones has simply gone off scale. In just a few quarters of 2014, the company reached third place in the world in terms of smartphone sales. In February 2016, a real hit of the season was released - the Xiaomi Mi5 smartphone.
"Meizu" is a relatively young company that released the first smartphone running Windows CE 6.0 in 2009. The device was an almost exact copy of the Apple iPhone and did not gain such wide popularity. A significant jump in the company's popularity occurred in February 2015, when the Chinese company Alibaba Group invested $590 million in Meizu. The range of Meizu smartphones has increased sharply, and the brand has become one of the main suppliers of functional and at the same time very inexpensive smartphones.
"OnePlus" is one of the youngest companies among Chinese smartphone brands. Founded in 2013 by Pete Lau, a former Oppo employee. An interesting fact is that the creation of the first innovative OnePlus smartphone literally took place in real time. The company organized active feedback from users on the Internet so that people started talking about the company’s new products as quickly as possible.
The best Chinese smartphones with a good camera
3 Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro 6/128GB
Four main camera modules. High resolution – 64 MP
Country: China
Average price: 15,790 rub.
Rating (2019): 4.5
This is an inexpensive smartphone that boasts almost flagship camera capabilities. The main camera has as many as 4 modules, the main one of which has a resolution of 64 megapixels. The rest got 8, 2 and 2 megapixels. Apertures: F/1.89 and F/2.20. Video shooting is available in 4K, and in the hands of the photographer there is smart AI, manual mode and several automatic scenarios that allow even a beginner to take a high-quality shot.
The front camera has a resolution of 20 megapixels. Its capabilities are enough to take very attractive selfies and a decent image in terms of quality during video calls. The rest of the characteristics of Chinese smartphones are also good: from design to autonomy. High performance, powerful battery and budget price give the right to call this model from China one of the best.
2 Xiaomi Mi A2 4/64GB
Best price
Country: China
Average price: 10990 rub.
Rating (2019): 4.9
Until recently, the Xiaomi logo on the case meant mediocre cameras in a smartphone. Now the Chinese brand has changed everything, having developed cool software and purchased high-quality optics to complete its creations. There is a dual camera of 12 and 20 megapixels, controlled by artificial intelligence. The photos are pleasing with detail, good color rendition, and noiselessness (important for shots with a sufficient level of light).
Reviews advise installing a third-party application for the Gcam camera, however, to do this you will have to get developer rights and wander around the settings a little. This utility allows you to extract the best quality photos from a Chinese phone. Whatever one may say, this is the best budget smartphone from China with a good camera. The unusual thing about Xiaomi Mi A2 is that it has absolutely pure Android on board, not covered by the MIUI shell or anything else.
1 Honor 10 4/128GB
The best ratio of price and quality
Country: China
Average price: 17,480 rub.
Rating (2019): 5.0
An incredibly stylish smartphone, under the bright body of which hides a filling designed for young people. The 5.84-inch IPS screen with excellent resolution boasts a decent amount of brightness and the ability to adjust color temperature. The processor is a powerful HiSilicon Kirin 970, which can handle all popular toys and resource-intensive programs.
But the main feature of Honor 10 is not even in appearance, but in the cameras. The main camera is divided into two modules, which have a total of 40 megapixels. Autofocus is fast and clear, macro mode works correctly. The manufacturer regularly sends updates, including for cameras. In reviews, users note that after installing the updates, already good photographic abilities increase - the bokeh becomes more natural, the focus draws out hair in portraits more carefully, and frames in low light conditions get rid of noise. This is the best smartphone with a luscious design and up-to-date hardware that earns every ruble of its price.
The best inexpensive Chinese smartphones: budget up to 10,000 rubles
3 Honor 8A
NFC module for contactless payments
Country: China
Average price: 8390 rub.
Rating (2019): 4.5
Stylish and compact smartphone from China. Its main feature, which distinguishes it from other budget models, is the presence of an NFC module. In addition, the phone pleases with its compact size, which the Chinese manufacturer achieved thanks to the elongated screen shape (19.5:9), 6.09-inch diagonal and thin frames around the display.
Reviews draw attention to the high-quality display - it has wide viewing angles, high image clarity and HD+ resolution sufficient for such a diagonal. The main disadvantage is low performance. It is powered by an eight-core Mediatek processor and 2 GB of RAM. The built-in memory is 32 GB, and if you skillfully use the capabilities of cloud storage, this volume will be enough. This is one of the best smartphones with Chinese roots.
2 DOOGEE X60L
Dual camera for an inexpensive price
Country: China
Average price: 5990 rub.
Rating (2019): 4.5
A smartphone with Android 7 and a progressive appearance. The screen is created according to the principle of infinity - there are practically no side frames, and the screen is slightly curved. The design copied from Samsung's flagship is not the only advantage(?) of this model. The manufacturer has placed a 13+8 megapixel dual camera, a 3300 mAh battery, a 4G module and GPS under the beautiful body.
The main disadvantages that are a consequence of the wildly budget price: a processor with modest capabilities, only 16 GB of permanent memory and 2 GB of RAM, the absence of a gyroscope and unstable Bluetooth. Also, the manufacturer did not worry about the quality of the software, so occasionally the smartphone “catch” glitches and does not like to be updated.
1 Xiaomi Redmi 7 3/32GB
Long working time
Country: China
Average price: 9490 rub.
Rating (2019): 4.9
A neat smartphone from the budget segment. The Chinese manufacturer installed a dual camera, a powerful 4000 mAh battery and 3 GB of RAM. In reviews, users claim that the battery lasts for three days with moderate use of the phone. The quality of workmanship is pleasing - the software works stably, the body is made of plastic, but durable, and the hardware is even suitable for gaming, albeit at low graphics settings.
The Chinese device is also equipped with a fingerprint scanner, an infrared port for controlling home appliances, and a mini-jack for headphones. This is a great option for children who often lose/break their gadgets; for older people who do not have high hardware requirements; for students who do not have the opportunity to buy an expensive phone. This is the case when “top for your money”.
The best Chinese smartphones with a good battery
3 Realme 5 64GB
NFC module
Country: China
Average price: 10990 rub.
Rating (2019): 4.5
A large smartphone with Chinese roots. The brand is an offshoot of Oppo, which in turn is a relative of OnePlus. There is a large 5 Ah battery, and the reviews say that the capacity is really that high - some have tested it with a device. The 6.5-inch diagonal, coupled with a powerful battery, gave the smartphone a decent weight (almost 200 grams) and quite large dimensions.
The nice thing here is not only the chip for making payments, but also a four-module main camera, 3 GB of RAM, a powerful Snapdragon 665 processor and 64 GB of internal memory. The device can last more than 30 hours in music listening mode. In talk mode, the operating time increases to 50 hours. This is one of the best phones from our top with a good battery.
2 Xiaomi Mi Max 2 64 gb
Largest display
Country: China
Average price: 9789 rub.
Rating (2019): 4.0
To say that Mi Max 2 is specific is to say nothing. It is more powerful than its competitors. Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 and 4 GB of RAM are installed inside, and therefore all applications and “heavy” games run without problems. There is also no fault with the communication modules: Wi-Fi 802.11ac, Wi-Fi Direct, Bluetooth 4.2, infrared. Fast mobile Internet is provided by 4G LTE-A. The cameras are also good: the 12 MP main module with f/2.2 takes very good pictures in good lighting, and the 5 MP front camera is enough for selfies on Instagram.
But the display diagonal of this monster is 6.44 inches, and therefore it is suitable for a very small category of people. To provide the screen with energy, engineers installed a 5300 mAh battery, which lasts for 2-3 days under very high load - an excellent indicator.
Advantages:
- Best in class performance
- Modern communication modules
- Great battery life
Flaws:
- Not suitable for everyone due to screen size
1 Vivo Y11 3/32GB
Best price
Country: China
Average price: 8990 rub.
Rating (2019): 4.9
Chinese smartphone with good characteristics, large screen and powerful battery. Its capacity reaches 5000 mAh, and with HD+ screen resolution and an energy-efficient processor, the battery life of this battery is stable for three days - as stated in the reviews. Users also pay attention to the current version of the operating system – Android 9.
The main drawback is the camera. The main one is represented by two modules of 13 and 2 megapixels, and reviews say that it is poorly oriented in the dark, and in sufficient light conditions it takes good shots, but nothing more. 3 GB of RAM and a Qualcomm processor cope well with daily tasks and casual games. It takes a long time to charge a powerful battery - there is no fast charging, so a Chinese phone will have to be left at the outlet for 2.5-3 hours. The model made it into our top thanks to its stable performance, budget price and large battery.
The best Chinese smartphones in terms of price/quality ratio
3 Xiaomi Redmi 4X
Best price
Country: China
Average price: 7407 rub.
Rating (2019): 4.0
We open the category with a representative of the budget line from Xiaomi. The company's products have always stood out for their excellent price, performance and quality ratio. Redmi 4X is no exception. Yes, there are examples with a rattling camera and a slightly loose body, but other than that there is nothing to complain about.
The central processor is an 8-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 435, which provides excellent interface and application performance and good gaming performance. The company's SoC is 2 or 3 GB of RAM (in versions with 16 and 32 GB of internal memory, respectively). Modern communication modules are also used: Bluetooth 4.2, 4G LTE-A cat.4, all navigation systems are available, and an infrared port for controlling equipment. Of course, Redmi 4X has a fingerprint scanner and a capacious 4100 mAh battery - traditional features of the Redmi line
Advantages:
- Good filling
- Low cost
- Several interesting proprietary features
Flaws:
- Some copies suffer from not very high-quality assembly
2 Meizu 15 Lite 4/32GB
Nice screen. Fast charging
Country: China
Average price: 8330 rub.
Rating (2019): 4.8
The smartphone comes from China with an excellent screen with natural color reproduction, large viewing angles, and a decent amount of brightness. The sensor is responsive and does not lag. A 3000 mAh battery lasts for a day or two, and thanks to fast charging Meizu Super mCharge, the process of replenishing the coveted percentages does not take much time.
The performance is also pleasing - for this money the Chinese brand offered an eight-core Snapdragon 626 and 4 GB of RAM, which is enough not only for everyday tasks, but also for entertainment or work. The camera is good - autofocus and F/1.9 aperture allow you to create nice shots with background blur. The front camera is not far behind – it has 20 megapixels. Meizu 15 Lite deserves to be included in the top best phones from China, especially since it has few disadvantages - weak vibration and poor display protection from scratches.
1 Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 4/64GB
The most popular
Country: China
Average price: 12,500 rub.
Rating (2019): 4.9
A smartphone from China that has earned high popularity due to its reliability, inexpensive price, good performance and stylish design. The smartphone pleases with a dual camera of 48 and 5 megapixels, four gigabytes of RAM, and a large 4000 mAh battery. There is no officially certified water resistance here, but numerous reviews and words from the Chinese manufacturer indicate that the device is not afraid of getting into a puddle.
The reviews also drew attention to the durable body of the phone: it did not break after numerous falls on asphalt and floor tiles. In reviews, users also mention its beautiful appearance - there are several colors to choose from, both for minimalists and for lovers of creative solutions. The performance is top-notch for the amount that is asked for this model in stores.
The best secure Chinese smartphones
3 Blackview BV9000
NFC. Fast charging
Country: China
Average price: 13,100 rub.
Rating (2019): 4.5
A model with near-flagship “things” inside and a budget price for an armor-piercing device. According to Blackview tradition, there is protection from water and dust according to the IP68 standard and an NFC module for contactless payment. The manufacturer rolled out its own shell on the seventh Android, pre-installing various applications. Among them there are also really useful ones like a walkie-talkie, compass, level, etc.
Reviews complain about autonomy. The battery lasts for a day with fairly active use of the smartphone. But it charges quickly - in 40 minutes at the outlet the charge is replenished to 70%. Users write that they use the gadget as their main and only phone - and are satisfied. A couple more shortcomings – the lack of a 3.5 mm jack, weight 240 grams, decent dimensions and “unfinished” firmware – Chinese roots make themselves felt.
2 AGM A9 4/64GB
Best processor
Country: China
Average price: 18,700 rub.
Rating (2019): 4.7
A Chinese rugged smartphone that differs from its competitors with a higher-quality processor. Traditional shockproof devices from China are powered by Mediatek, and this manufacturer has spared no expense on processors from Qulacomm. Thanks to the use of "Dragons" there is not only higher performance, but also more stable operation of the operating system and an almost complete absence of bugs and axis glitches.
Other parameters are also normal. The 6-inch screen is protected by Gorilla Glass. RAM 4 GB. There is a module for paying with a smartphone. The battery is powerful - its capacity is 5400 mAh. And besides all this, there are already 4 speakers from JBL. We tested the sound - it will not please the ear of a music lover (the middle sags and is sandy), but it is loud. Very loud. This is the best solution for those who need a secure smartphone and want something of high quality and without software glitches.
1 Blackview BV5800
The cheapest with fresh Android and IP68 water protection
Country: China
Average price: 8499 rub.
Rating (2019): 4.9
A smartphone from China with a brutal design, Android 8.1 inside and shock-resistant properties. The body is made of plastic, rubber and metal inserts. The frames around the 5.5-inch display are narrow, but there is no need to talk about the compactness of the body - you have to pay for shock resistance with slightly increased dimensions of the phone. Because of this, it is impossible to use a non-standard charger without an adapter, since the connector is recessed into the case, and the plugs in standard cables do not reach it.
There is a dual camera and a fingerprint scanner. The first one works well, it just turns the brightness up to the limit and doesn’t like bad lighting, while the second one is fast and correct. But the main advantage of a Chinese smartphone from the third tier is dust and water protection according to the IP68 standard, which means you can swim with your smartphone in a pool at a depth of up to three meters.
Technologies
Today, the top ten largest smartphone manufacturers include 7 Chinese companies, including Xiaomi, OnePlus and Huawei.
Smartphones from China are constantly improving, and the price/quality ratio forces other competitors to come up with something new and original so as not to lose customers.
Chinese devices today are incredibly popular not only in China, but also in India, Europe and even the USA.
You can find many good models on the market, and every year such companies as Xiaomi, OnePlus, Huawei, ZTE, Lenovo And Meizu They are releasing more and more interesting and attractive smartphones.
In this list you can learn about the best Chinese smartphones today, as well as get acquainted with smartphone models that are also worthy of attention.
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If you have a favorite Chinese smartphone that is not on this list, write about it in the comments.
Rating of the top 10 best Chinese smartphones
1. OnePlus 3T
OnePlus always pleases its fans with high-quality smartphones that can easily compete with the best models from Samsung and Apple, despite the fact that their cost is much lower.
More recently, the company introduced OnePlus 3, and after a little more time it released an excellent, improved version of its smartphone called OnePlus 3T. Below you can find out about the newest device from OnePlus.
This powerful smartphone boasts incredible performance, an excellent camera and a decent battery.
Characteristics:
Dual SIM support
Main camera: 16 MP
· Internal memory: 64 GB (no memory card slot)
· RAM: 6 GB
Battery: 3400 mAh
Weight: 158 g
· Dimensions (WxHxT): 74.70x152.70x7.35 mm
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2. OnePlus 5
This model was predicted to become the “Flagship Killer”, but for this it lacked water protection and a frameless display.
However, if you don’t compare this phone with flagships from the same Samsung, then it can be considered an excellent device (especially considering that it costs several hundred dollars less). It works quickly, looks quite decent, and is very comfortable to hold and use.
This is a very balanced smartphone. It costs more than the OnePlus 3T, but still the price for it is quite adequate.
Characteristics:
Dual SIM support
· Screen 5.5" (resolution 1920x1080)
Main camera: 16 MP
· RAM: 6 GB
Battery: 3300 mAh
Weight: 153 g
· Dimensions (WxHxT): 74.10x154.20x7.25 mm
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3. ZTE Nubia Z17
This smartphone primarily attracts with its design. It is thin and the display has no bezels. And if you consider that its filling consists of a powerful processor, the camera is one of the best on the market, and the price is not bad, then it can be considered almost ideal. Unless this smartphone lacks a powerful battery.
Characteristics:
· Supports two Nano SIM cards
· Screen 5.2" (resolution 1920x1080)
· Two main cameras of 13 MP and a front camera of 16 MP
· RAM: 4/6 GB
Battery: 2950 mAh
Weight: 155 g
· Dimensions (WxHxT): 72.50x146.70x7.50 mm
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4. ZTE Nubia Z11
This model is the predecessor of the Nubia Z17, but that doesn’t make it any less attractive. Despite the fact that this smartphone appeared on the market last 2016, it is still relevant. It still has the same frameless high-quality display, excellent sound, good cameras and excellent design. The body is completely made of metal. A very worthy model, which is rightfully considered one of the best on the market today.
Characteristics:
Dual SIM support
· Screen 5.5" (resolution 1920x1080)
Main camera: 16 MP and front 16 MP
· Internal memory: 64 GB (there is support for memory cards (combined slot))
· RAM: 6 GB
Battery: 3000 mAh
Weight: 162 g
· Dimensions (WxHxT): 72.30x151.80x7.50 mm
Also pay attention to the model ZTENubiaZ11MiniS.
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5. Huawei Mate 9 and Mate 9 Pro
After the failure of the Galaxy Note 7, users began to look for an alternative, and this model can be considered an excellent replacement for the flagship from Samsung. The Huawei Mate 9 Pro phablet is full of many useful features and is equipped with good hardware, despite the fact that its price is much lower than similar models from Samsung or LG.
An excellent screen, powerful processor, camera, speaker sound and battery life make this model one of the best at the moment.
The Mate 9 also has an excellent battery, powerful hardware and a good dual camera. In addition, the smartphone attracts with its appearance.
CharacteristicsMate 9Pro:
Dual SIM support
· Internal memory: 128 GB (no memory card slot)
· RAM: 6 GB
Battery: 4000 mAh
Weight: 169 g
· Dimensions (WxHxT): 75x152x7.50 mm
CharacteristicsMate 9:
Dual SIM support
· Screen 5.5" (resolution 1920x1080)
Main camera: 20 MP and front 8 MP
· Internal memory: 64 GB (no memory card slot)
· RAM: 4 GB
Battery: 4000 mAh
Weight: 190 g
· Dimensions (WxHxT): 78.90x156.90x7.90 mm
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Powerful Chinese smartphones
6. Huawei P10 and P10 Plus
If you like the previous model (Mate 9) but want something a little more compact, then the P10 and P10 Plus are great options. Both smartphones have excellent dual cameras, created in collaboration with Leica, which means that the photos are guaranteed to turn out great.
CharacteristicsP10:
Dual SIM support
· Screen 5.1" (resolution 1920x1080)
Main camera: 20 MP and front 8 MP
· Internal memory: 64 GB (no memory card slot)
· RAM: 4 GB
Battery: 3200 mAh
Weight: 145 g
· Dimensions (WxHxT): 69.30x145.30x6.980 mm
CharacteristicsP10Plus:
Dual SIM support
· Screen 5.5" (resolution 2560x1440)
Main camera: 20 MP and front 8 MP
· Internal memory: 64 GB (no memory card slot)
· RAM: 4 GB
Battery: 3750 mAh
Weight: 165 g
· Dimensions (WxHxT): 74.20x153.50x6.980 mm
Also pay attention to the Honor 8 model.
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7. Xiaomi Mi 6
It’s worth saying right away that the new smartphone from Xiaomi is an excellent device. It's incredibly fast, boasts a great design and great cameras. Inside there is a powerful processor and a more powerful battery than on the previous model (Mi 5).
Characteristics:
Dual SIM support
· Screen 5.15" (resolution 1920x1080)
· RAM: 6 GB
Battery: 3350 mAh
Weight: 168 g
· Dimensions (WxHxT): 70.50x145.20x7.50 mm
Also pay attention to the Xiaomi Mi5, Mi5s and Mi5s Plus models.
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8. ZUK Edge
ZUK is a subsidiary brand of Lenovo. ZUK Edge is one of the company's flagships, and it is made very well - compact, thin bezels, colorful display and nimble. And if you take into account its price (about $300), then it can be considered one of the best Chinese smartphones of this year.
Characteristics:
Dual SIM support
· Internal memory: 64 GB (no memory card slot)
· RAM: 4 GB
Battery: 3100 mAh
Weight: 160 g
· Dimensions (WxHxT): 74.50x142.90x7.68 mm
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Good quality Chinese smartphones
9. Xiaomi Redmi Note 4X
This device is quite productive and boasts a powerful battery that significantly increases the performance of the device.
In addition, the smartphone is well assembled using good materials. It is also worth noting that Xiaomi decided to present this model in several colors.
If you add the fact that the price of this device is very reasonable, you can understand why this smartphone is one of the best today.
Characteristics:
Dual SIM support
· Screen 5.5" (resolution 1920x1080)
· Internal memory: 32 GB (there is support for memory cards (combined slot))
· RAM: 3 GB
Battery: 4100 mAh
Weight: 165 g
· Dimensions (WxHxT): 76x151x8.45 mm
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10. Meizu Pro 6 Plus
This is one of the most successful models of 2017. This smartphone has it all: an excellent camera (the best among all Meizu devices), great sound, performance, a bright display and much more. It can easily compete with the best smartphones from Samsung, LG and Apple.
Characteristics:
Dual SIM support
· Internal memory: 64 GB (no memory card slot)
· RAM: 4 GB
Battery: 3400 mAh
Weight: 158 g
· Dimensions (WxHxT): 77.30x155.60x7.30 mm
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Xiaomi Mi Max 2
Characteristics:
Dual SIM support
· Screen 6.44" (resolution 1920x1080)
Main camera: 12 MP and front 5 MP
· Internal memory: 64 GB (no memory card slot)
· RAM: 4 GB
Battery: 5300 mAh
Weight: 211 g
· Dimensions (WxHxT): 88.70x174.10x7.60 mm
Xiaomi Mi Note 2
Characteristics:
Dual SIM support
· Screen 5.7" (resolution 1920x1080)
Main camera: 22 MP and front 8 MP
· Internal memory: 64/128 GB (no memory card slot)
· RAM: 6 GB
Battery: 4070 mAh
Weight: 166 g
· Dimensions (WxHxT): 77.30x156.20x7.60 mm
Huawei Nova 2 and Nova 2 Plus
Characteristics:
Dual SIM support
· Main camera: 12 MP and front 8 MP
· RAM: 4 GB
Battery: 2950 mAh
Weight: 143 g
· Dimensions (WxHxT): 68.90x142.20x6.90 mm
Lenovo ZUK Z2
Characteristics:
Dual SIM support
· Screen 5" (resolution 1920x1080)
Main camera: 13 MP and front 8 MP
· Internal memory: 64 GB (no memory card slot)
· RAM: 4 GB
Battery: 3500 mAh
Weight: 149 g
· Dimensions (WxHxT): 68.88x141.65x8.45 mm
ZTE Axon 7
Characteristics:
Dual SIM support
· Screen 5.5" (resolution 2560x1440)
Main camera: 20 MP and front 8 MP
· Internal memory: 64 GB (memory card support available)
· RAM: 4 GB
Battery: 3250 mAh
Weight: 175 g
· Dimensions (WxHxT): 75x151.70x7.90 mm
ZTE Nubia M2
Characteristics:
Dual SIM support
· Screen 5.5" (resolution 1920x1080)
Main camera: dual 13 MP and front 16 MP
· Internal memory: 64 GB (memory card support available)
· RAM: 4 GB
Battery: 3630 mAh
Weight: 168 g
· Dimensions (WxHxT): 75.90x154.50x7 mm
Elephone P9000
Characteristics:
Dual SIM support
· Screen 5.5" (resolution 1920x1080)
Main camera: 13 MP and front 8 MP
· Internal memory: 32 GB (memory card support available)
· RAM: 4 GB
Battery: 3000 mAh
Weight: 145 g
· Dimensions (WxHxT): 73.20x148.40x7.30 mm
Elephone S7
Characteristics:
Dual SIM support
· Screen 5.5" (resolution 1920x1080)
Main camera: 13 MP and front 5 MP
· Internal memory: 64 GB (memory card support available)
· RAM: 4 GB
Battery: 3000 mAh
Weight: 148 g
· Dimensions (WxHxT): 73.20x150.40x7.60 mm
LeEco Le Max2
Characteristics:
Dual SIM support
· Screen 5.7" (resolution 2560x1440)
Main camera: 21 MP and front 8 MP
· Internal memory: 64 GB (no memory card slot)
· RAM: 6 GB
Battery: 3100 mAh
Weight: 185 g
· Dimensions (WxHxT): 77.60x156.80x7.99 mm
It all depends on the specific manufacturers and price category. There are companies that produce products of obviously low quality (an example is the Star company), and there are acceptable middling ones like Doogee.
It should be remembered that relatively cheap models (costing up to $100), as a class, rarely feature good materials, but the assembly accuracy and software stability depend on the manufacturer, of which there are many in China.
Is it worth buying “expensive” Chinese smartphones?
All flagship smartphones from the above manufacturers are excellently equipped, made from really high-quality components (the same ones as the “brands”), and their price is more than half as low as that of non-Chinese brands.
Unfortunately for the latter, modern “Chinese” models that cost more than $120 leave a much more pleasant user experience.
Problems with pre-installed Chinese software
Head of the testing laboratory of household appliances and electronics Roskontrol
Often, Chinese smartphones are “hardwired” with various local services, which are of no use to Russians. In some cases, shortcuts can be removed out of sight and the problem forgotten, but sometimes services can be overly active. You can find out the current situation in specialized forums.
If a brand has officially “arrived” in the Russian Federation and the Customs Union (for example, Huawei), then the list of pre-installed applications is usually acceptable. If the products are imported “gray”, but the smartphones themselves are damn good in terms of price and quality ratio (for example, Xiaomi), then you can look for offers with localized firmware.
Their adaptation is carried out by international groups of programmers, often with the support of the manufacturer. In such firmware there is a normal Russian language, only Chinese services are removed. True, the same Xiaomi does not allow you to simply change the official firmware to localized one; you need to “dance with a tambourine” in the form of replacing the control program, which only experienced “computer specialists” or service center specialists can do.
Therefore, before purchasing, it is better to clarify information about the localization of the firmware. Very often, even “gray” suppliers carry out pre-sale preparation and install suitable firmware.
But there are no fundamental problems with the operation of “purely Chinese” smartphones ordered from abroad in Russian cellular networks, including 4G, although it is better to discuss this point before ordering to make sure.
Buying on a Chinese website - risk or savings?
To purchase from a Chinese site, you need to have a dollar bank card (or Webmoney) and know the zip code of your post office.
On average, you need to wait about three weeks for a parcel. If you do this on Chinese sites like Aliexpress, then they provide a full refund in case of unsuccessful delivery or problems with the quality of the received copy.